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The Best Things

The Best Things

Written by: Craig Woodson Aaron Brooks
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Two guys searching for the best things in food, culture and entertainment. Each week, Craig and Aaron discuss and debate topics like "What is the Best Pizza Topping?", "Who was the best Batman?" and "Who is the best celebrity named Will?". Once they've narrowed it down, we throw them in a bracket style competition to determine which one is... The Best Thing! Send us your thoughts, email us at feedback@bestthingspod.com or find us on all the socials @bestthingspodThe Best Things
Episodes
  • Old School vs New School: Was It Actually Better Back Then?
    Feb 23 2026

    Was old school stuff better… or are we just nostalgic?


    In this episode, Craig and Aaron dive into the great debate: old school vs new school. From technology and entertainment to games, food, and everyday life, we’re asking the big question everyone eventually wrestles with… Did things peak in the “good old days” or have modern upgrades actually made life better?


    We talk flip phones vs smartphones, VHS vs streaming, paper maps vs GPS, old cartoons vs today’s animation, and whether the past was truly superior or just simpler.


    This week, there are no brackets, no rankings, just a conversation about nostalgia, progress, and whether we’re officially becoming the “back in my day” guys.


    Are you Team Old School or Team New School?


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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
    Feb 16 2026

    This week on The Best Things with Craig and Aaron, we tackle one of the most important culinary debates of our time…


    Who has the best fast food chicken nuggets?


    We grabbed nuggets from the biggest names in the game and put them head-to-head. We’re talking crispiness, flavor, sauce compatibility, dippability, nostalgia factor, and yes… shape integrity.


    Are McDonald’s nuggets still elite?

    Is Chick-fil-A overrated?

    Does Wendy’s sneak up on everyone?

    And does anyone actually win against a spicy nugget?


    We taste. We debate. We overanalyze. And of course, we put them through our signature tournament to crown the ultimate nugget champion.


    If you’ve ever confidently declared “these are the best nuggets and I will die on this hill,” this episode is for you.


    Let us know your winner. We’re ready to argue about it.


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Winter Olympics Explained (Sort Of)
    Feb 9 2026

    The Winter Olympics are back, and we could not resist digging in. From the sports that make total sense to the ones that feel like someone invented them on a dare, we talk through what’s actually happening on the ice and snow, which events deserve more respect, and which ones leave us with more questions than answers. Along the way, we hit fun facts, weird rules, questionable equipment choices, and the moments that make the Winter Olympics uniquely chaotic and entertaining.


    Whether you’re a diehard Olympics watcher or someone who only tunes in when something goes wildly wrong, this episode is for you. Grab a hot drink, bundle up, and let’s talk Winter Olympics.


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    1 hr and 21 mins
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